A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9464768 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106727864 epoch_slot_no: 283064 block_no: 9464591 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 42067 time: 2023-10-26 04:22:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9947f4ea9f76dadc6f14e3b4b721623a753878569c7bd2a7ea354ca494e7c77aBlock Operator
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